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Published: Wednesday, May 9, 2007, 11:22 [IST]

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Courtesy: GlamshamWednesday, May 09, 2007 Viveik Oberoi who made his debut in an unconventional launch pad as an underworld don 'Chandu' in Company had earned him accolades for his sincere performance. Viveik literally got into the skin of the character of the gangster. And the portrayal of the same bespoke of his commitment&integrity to his craft.

Viveik next played a gangster character as 'Kesu Firangi' in Omkara. And though the character was placed in the bad lands of UP, Viveik displayed a different nuances of the character as a Gangster. He was critically appreciated again in Omkara. Viveik will be seen again portraying the role of the dreaded gangster 'Maya Dolas' in Shootout At Lokhandwala. He plays the antagonist opposite the protagonist Sanjay Dutt (A A Khan) in the real life 'Encounter' drama that rocked the Nation!!

Just like Mr. Bachchan, who was known as the 'Angry Young Man'&SRK as the 'Eternal Lover Boy' Viveik Oberoi seems to be the best star actor to portray the Gangster roles.

Viveik Oberoi style acting helps in understanding the different psychological traits of Gangsters in film right from Company, Omkara&the soon to be released 'Shoot out at Lokhandwala'. In every gangster roles, Viveik realistically portrayed different dimensions of the character. He literally lives the character.

All eyes are now on Viveik Oberoi, since he had made a stellar debut in Company and was the most talked about sensation.

According to sources his portrayal of the dreaded don 'Maya Dolas' is a step above Company. He also portrays the human aspect of 'Maya Dolas' besides his obsession to work- whether that meant extortion or murder. Maya Dolas was unlike the stereotype goon. He was an obsessive workaholic in crime!!